Leland is a city in North Carolina state in USA with a population of 21903 residents.. The poverty rate of Leland is 5.6%, which is 60% lower than national average. The typical household in Leland earns $73125 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 27.9% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Leland, only 95% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Leland remained 4.8%, which is 2% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Leland, only 38% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Leland is 103, which is 3% higher than national average. Median home value in Leland is $254400 , which is 11% higher than national average. While median income in Leland remained $73125, which is 8% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.